Prince George
Who was the boy he showed himself so familiar with at the coronation?
Prince George and Nicholas Barclay
© Max Mumby / Indigo / Getty Images
There was a lot of pressure on Prince George’s shoulders on Coronation Day. As one of four honorary pages, he carried King Charles’ train. One boy did not leave his side: Nicholas Barclay.
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the whole world looked to London and not only followed with eagle eyes how King Charles, 74, was crowned or with whom the dropout Royal Prince Harry, 38, interacted. Prince George, 9, was also under observation, as he completed the most important role in his future life as heir to the throne. He acted as one of eight honorary pages responsible for carrying the royal couple’s trains. Who stood by him during these challenging hours? Master Nicholas Barclay.
Prince George: During his coronation he found support from Master Nicholas Barclay
When Prince George entered Westminster Abbey behind his grandfather, King Charles, at 12:00 p.m. German time, he looked tense. He was chewing the inside of his lower lip, his gaze oscillating between strained and serious.
On Coronation Day, Prince George was page of honor alongside Nicholas Barclay, responsible for carrying King Charles’ train.
© Mark Cuthbert / Getty Images
On this historic day, the number two in line to the British throne completed her first official task – and one that was so important. Always by George’s side? Nicholas Barclay, also page of honor to King Charles. But who is the teenager who appeared so intimate with the son of Prince William, 40, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, 41, during the coronation service, after arriving at Buckingham Palace and during the balcony appearance?
Prince George and Nicholas Barclay (centre) hit it off during King Charles’ coronation, always standing side by side.
© Stefan Rousseau / Picture Alliance
That is why Nicholas Barclay was one of the king’s four honorary pages
Master Nicholas Barclay, who finally made George laugh on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony, is the grandson of Sarah Troughton, 70, a second cousin of King Charles as her grandfather is Queen Mum’s brother, †101. was.
21 images
Nicholas’ grandmother is also one of six “Queen’s Companions”, acting as companion, adviser and assistant to Queen Camilla, 75. Sarah Troughton was made Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire in 2012, becoming the first woman to hold the post since its creation allowed to run in the 16th century.
Queen Camilla and Sarah Troughton at a church service in Melksham, UK in December 2021.
© Finnbarr Webster – WPA Pool / Getty Images
Nicholas Barclay’s parents are Sarah’s daughter Rose Troughton, 44, and Attorney Piers David Barclay, 50. They have two other children: daughters Beatrice and Aurelia. Rose is one of King Charles’ goddaughters and is connected to the British Colman mustard dynasty through her grandfather, Sir Timothy Colman, †91, the former Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk.
Source used: dailymail.co.uk, gettyimages.de